The QUICK question thread.....

[shiny]

Already got the speed suit


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Do you need the special plugs @cammas was looking at on Facebook marketplace as well?

 

[safreek]

Do you need the special plugs @cammas was looking at on Facebook marketplace as well?

XXL

 

[The Duckmeister]

Funny you say that. I have a spare 10 speed shimano xt (786 SGS) RD and a x7 type 2. Tinking of selling one of them and other one onto the bike (old one is bent). Of the two which is more likely to be happy with a 40t cassette with minimal mods like goatlinks and new b screws?

Or honest question, should I just scrap the lot and go for the box 9 speed?

Not sure about the X7, but the XT will do 40T with no mods, just crank the B in.

 

[bear the bear]

Hi guys, going to hit the Toowoomba range road at xmas, last time I got the astrix up to 80kms top speed downhill, any idea what size front ring I will need to crack 100kmh definately. Cheers for any info.
I am guessing I have an 11 tooth on the rear but will check when I get home.
Hopefully not a stupid question

You won't hit by pedalling (you can't on a road bike).
It's about how steep the road is, the aero of the rider (and also tire drag if on a MTB)

 

[safreek]

You won't hit by pedalling (you can't on a road bike).
It's about how steep the road is, the aero of the rider (and also tire drag if on a MTB)

Damn, so I'm guessing I'm stuck at 80. Cheers

 

[Art Vanderlay]

I'm no scientist but a dozen bricks in the front basket should get you a bit more speed?

 

[safreek]

I'm no scientist but a dozen bricks in the front basket should get you a bit more speed?

Or get my partner on the handlebars

 

[pink poodle]

Just be sure to tuck

 

[Mattyp]

Just buy a roadbike already....

 

[pink poodle]

No! A recumbent...

 

[safreek]

Just be sure to tuck

I do when in a miniskirt

Just buy a roadbike already....

I have, who would of thought I'd buy old carbon

No! A recumbent...

I am, right now

 

[Dales Cannon]

Hi guys, going to hit the Toowoomba range road at xmas, last time I got the astrix up to 80kms top speed downhill, any idea what size front ring I will need to crack 100kmh definately. Cheers for any info.
I am guessing I have an 11 tooth on the rear but will check when I get home.
Hopefully not a stupid question

If you are using 26" x 2.35 tyres and top cog on the cassette is 11t and you can sustain a cadence of 120 you need a 72 tooth chainring. And someone to call triple zero. Down to 66 for a 29er.

 

[The Duckmeister]

Hi guys, going to hit the Toowoomba range road at xmas, last time I got the astrix up to 80kms top speed downhill, any idea what size front ring I will need to crack 100kmh definately. Cheers for any info.
I am guessing I have an 11 tooth on the rear but will check when I get home.
Hopefully not a stupid question

What gear ratio and tyre/wheel size are you currently on?

 

[pink poodle]

No seat on the road bike?

 

[ausdb]

9yr old talking back and making sense

You are in trouble when she hits the teens.

9yr old, my miss almost 7 comes out with stuff like that.

 

[ozzybmx]

9yr old, my miss almost 7 comes out with stuff like that.

Foundation stones of growing up to be a cut-throat household Chief Financial Officer.
Just hope the the future son-in-law doesn't ride a MTB or he's fukt.

I'm still waiting for my 16 & 17 year old boys to say something sensible

 

[Isaakk]

Thoughts on whether this is a replace bars moment or not? OneUp carbon.. pretty much new

 

[beeb]

Thoughts on whether this is a replace bars moment or not? OneUp carbon.. pretty much new

IMO, definitely a replace job. That's deep enough and in a high-stress area. It's not right away I'd be worried about it - but down the track once it fatigues a bit.

 

[Isaakk]

IMO, definitely a replace job. That's deep enough and in a high-stress area. It's not right away I'd be worried about it - but down the track once it fatigues a bit.

Thanks, yeah that's the side i'm leaning towards too. It's a fair gouge. Unfortunate, but I do value my teeth/face.

 

[pink poodle]

Thoughts on whether this is a replace bars moment or not? OneUp carbon.. pretty much new

What are you doing on the bike? Pedalling to the shops and back or sending it out for fame and glory?